"This showstopping dessert has a few components and requires some chilling time, but it's surprisingly easy to put together and can be done well ahead of time. Making the caramel layer is the only involved step, and if you want to skip this step, just use a good jar of dulce de leche instead...."
INGREDIENTS
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1/2 cup whole almonds, skin on
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8 tablespoons unsalted butter (1 stick), softened
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1/2 cup granulated sugar
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1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
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1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
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4 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut in tablespoons and chilled
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1/2 cup heavy cream, measured and chilled
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1 1/2 cup granulated sugar
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1/4 cup water
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2 tablespoons light corn syrup
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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6 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped
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8 ounces crème fraîche, at room temperature
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2 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature
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2 tablespoons light corn syrup
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Flaky salt, for garnish
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10 tart pan with removable bottom